Olympus Outback 8×21 RC1 Binoculars
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August 25, 2010
- Superb performance during all-around recreational use
- 8x magnification and large 21-millimeter objective lens
- Roof-prism optics and UV-protection
- Slim, stylish metallic silver
- Innovative design enables you to fold the lenses right into the body
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Olympus Outback 8x21 RC1 Binoculars
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These binoculars are the best I’ve ever owned, the view is cristal clear and focusing is easy to operate. I like the way the strap is engineered to go through the pouch. This item is so small that it fits into a pocket or pocketbook. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the outdoors or even in concert hall. You can see features and details that other binoculars would miss and it is so light, less than a pound.
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered these binoculars for birdwatching with my 5 year old grandson and they are a perfect size for both of us and very light weight. They are easy to adjust and just what I was looking for so we could use them together. These were recommended by Consumer Reports as a Best Buy and they had compared them to other more expensive models – so I was really pleased that they were very affordable.
Rating: 5 / 5
This was purchased as a gift for a Red Sox fan. Needless to say the binoculars have been to every home game since April. They are easy to operate, the clarity is excellent, and if wearing glasses, there is no problem with scratching.
The binoculars are light, fit in your pocket. A great deal!
Rating: 4 / 5
We bought two pairs of these binoculars for a trip to Costa Rica, wanting something lighter than our beautiful but heavy Zeiss bins. When they came, one was defective – one side didn’t focus – so we had to replace that just before departure. In use we found them lightweight, easy to use and the optics are quite OK for such cheap binoculars. I like the close focus and their pocketability. The right-eye diopter adjustment is quite loose so you need to tape it in place.
Main problem is, in CR it rains…and rains! There are so many opportunities for bins to get wet. Within a few days, both had moisture inside the left barrel. It took us a while to figure how to clean this out.
First you prise off the silver plastic shells, underside then topside, using a knife or small screwdriver in the seam where they snap together. (The plastic is tacked to the metal inner barrels with spots of glue, so this takes a bit of force). Only then can you twist off the eyepiece assembly and mop out the moisture. You have to get all glass surfaces, especially the prisms, scrupulously clean with lens cleaner and lint-free lens tissue, or else there will always be some cloudiness. Watch out for the little black plastic slider that goes diagonally thru the middle of each set of prisms – moisture gets in there too, you may have to yank it out and clean inside that slot.
Then put it all together and make sure it isn’t hanging round your neck NEXT time you fall in the river or sea!
This fix worked for us, but don’t try it unless you are fairly methodical and handy at fixing things
Rating: 3 / 5
This product is everything its claimed to be; light weight, compact, clear image, adapts to eyeglasses easily. The small size allows me to pack them in a corner of my camera bag. After trying out my pair, my neighbors are buying multiple units, some for themselves and others for gifts. A typical Olympus product; superior optics and light weight with low price as a bonus.
Rating: 5 / 5